I'm Dreaming of a Peacock Christmas

After 4 years of dreaming, designing and collecting...we were finally able to decorate our new "peacock" inspired Christmas tree.  When we renovated our 1863 home from 2008 to 2009, we added an octagon turret room with cathedral ceiling for a Christmas tree just off our family gathering room, near the fireplace.  That is how much we LOVE Christmas and decorating our home!  Last year the tree wasn't possible, as we were still unpacking and settling in.  But this year it has been such a joy to see all of our hard work and vision become a reality.  The highlight of this tree is it's rotating stand.  What a pleasure to see the tree from the curb, as well as from our kitchen and dining room, next to a roaring fire.  We certainly re-built this house with Christmas in mind.  Christ is the center of our home...along wtih some peacocks!

The Great Pumpkin Patch

My favorite pumpkin patch of all time...."The Great Pumpkin Patch" of Arthur, IL.  My family and I are planning our second visit there in a few weeks.  I just had to share the attached link after it was featured on "The Martha Stewart Show" yesterday.  So blessed that this collection of unique heirloom pumpkins and squashes from around the world are just a few hours from my home / studio!  A must see ~ you will not believe your eyes.  A photographer's paradise!  http://the200acres.com/

Spooky Eyeball Tacos

I used to work in Chicago as an executive assistant at a major advertising agency. I had the privledge of working with amazing account and creative teams. One of our accounts was with Kraft Foods, and to this day is one of my favorite brands! Now that I have kids, I visit their website often for fun family recipes. Check out our new favorite (tried & tasted) "Spooky Eyeball Tacos." We had an "eyeball" making them...and eating them.  http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/spooky-eyeball-tacos-57574.aspx

Bridget's Blog!

So excited to now have my blog site up!  Lots of fun fall happenings coming soon...